Journalists who are sent “out in the field” often have to deal with people wanting to appear on camera, which disrupts their work, as was the case at the T-Mobile Arena Monday.
CBS News reporter Samantha Rivera went to great lengths to prevent a man from interfering with her on-air appearance ahead of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Florida Panthers. As she spoke, she had to push the Knights fan away from the camera with her right arm while holding the microphone with her other arm. See how she did it here:
I cover Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals, fend off a fan trying to get in front of the camera and get into the highlights.
A true multitasking show hosted by CBS Miami’s Samantha Rivera pic.twitter.com/yvP8C3V4BS
– Terrible Announcement (@awfulanncreasing) June 6, 2023
“I don’t care what team you’re up against, but stay away from me when I’m working and respect my job. Can’t wait to get home for the third game with respectful Panthers fans,” she wrote on Twitter.
Look, I don’t give a damn what team you’re championing – keep an eye on me when I’m working and respect that I’m here to do my job.
I look forward to returning home for some class #Panthers fans for game 3!! pic.twitter.com/iWDQl0Rtvv
— Samantha Rivera (@JSamanthaRivera) June 6, 2023